The Capital Area BirthNetwork is now an official chapter of BirthNetwork National. As such, all memberships entitle you to the benefits of the national organization. Our members are consumers, parents, midwives, childbirth educators, doulas, massage therapists, lactation consultants, psychotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and health professionals.

If you are an expectant parent, or are thinking of being one, you are invited to become a supporting member to help advance our cause of better birth for all women in Mid-Michigan. (Membership in BirthNetwork is not required to participate in our educational and informational events.)

BirthNetwork National is a non-profit organization that depends on memberships and the hard work of our volunteers to fulfill our mission. Please join us as we work to improve maternity care. All memberships and contributions to BirthNetwork National are tax-deductible under IRS Section 501(c)3

Consumer Memberships ($25 per year)

This level of membership is for community members interested in supporting the mission of BirthNetwork and attending BirthNetwork events, but who do not wish to advertise a business or service.

Benefits of Consumer membership include:
    * Access to our lending library.
    * Resources to support mother-friendly care.
    * Discounts to BirthNetwork conferences and events.
    * Becoming a part of a growing movement to improve maternity care in your community
    * Acknowledgement on our website.

Instructions for Consumer Membership

First, read the Mother-Friendly Chilbirth Initiative
Download and complete the National Consumer Application. (Make sure and enter The Capital Area Birth Network under Other)

Mail this with payment to:

Capital Area BirthNetwork
P.O.Box 575
Haslett, MI 48840-0575

Basic Professional Membership ($50 per year)

This level of membership is designed for professionals and organizations working in birth and childbearing fields.

Benefits of Basic Professional membership include:

    * All of the above, including
    * One listing in both the print and online version of "Birth and Beyond: A Resource Guide for Expectant Parents".
    * Speaking opportunities connected to your area of expertise as it relates to mother-friendly care at a BirthNetwork event.
    * Networking opportunities with both consumers and birth professionals.
    * Ability to distribute your marketing materials (business cards, brochures, event info) at BirthNetwork events, or in our welcome packages (as space allows).

Enhanced Professional Membership ($75 per year)

Benefits of Enhanced Professional membership include:

    * All of the benefits of Basic Professional membership, plus
    * Two listings in both the print and online version of "Birth and Beyond: A Resource Guide for Expectant Parents".
Premium Professional Membership ($100 per year)

Designed for larger companies, partnerships, or individuals who offer more than one service (i.e, doula, childbirth educator and massage therapist)

Benefits of Premium Professional membership include:


    * All of the benefits of Basic Professional membership, plus
    * Three to five listings in both the print and online version of "Birth and Beyond: A Resource Guide for Expectant Parents".

Benefactor ($200.00 plus per year)

This membership level is designed for individuals, businesses or organizations who wish to support BirthNetwork and who are not interested in reciprocity.  Your donation is tax-deductible and 100% of the proceeds from your donations will benefit our local chapter.  Please contact your local chapter leader for more information.


Benefits of Benefactor Membership Include


    * Option for acknowledgment on our website as an official sponsor of the BIrth Options Regional Network, including your business logo and/or link to your website.
    * All other membership benefits available on request.

Instructions for Professional Membership

First, read the Mother-Friendly Chilbirth Initiative.

Download and complete the National Professional Application. (Please write in Capital Area Birthnetwork under Other when choosing a BirthNetwork chapter)

Mail this with payment to:

Capital Area BirthNetwork
P.O.Box 575
Haslett, MI 48840-0575